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Mike -

Thanks for your questions.  I'm sure they are on the minds of other
CIPS-L discussion list participants.  Please see me answers below.

All the best in the New Year.

Ken.

On Fri, 29 Dec 1995 mikech@IBM.NET wrote:

> I'm all for promoting professionalism, but how do we go about deciding
> who we'll sponsor and who we won't ?

You can sponsor whoever you like.  In the case of Mr. Simm, I felt
personally willing to help remove the barriers to his completion of the
testing because I felt this would provide valuable information to many
other potential I.S.P. applicants, and thus promote professionalism.  I
am hopeful we can write this case up in our National Newsletter as an
incentive to other interested parties.

> Is this offer open to anyone else ?

I think if you read my offer closely you will see it is only open to Mr.
Simm.

> I could've sure used it ! Doesn't this set kind've a precedent ?

I don't think this sets a precedent for free testing (if that's what
you're referring to) since the standard costs of the tests will be
covered.  It is also not a precedent for me to sponsor anyone who wants
to take the tests - its only a one time offer to promote professionalism.

I must also acknowledge and thank other CIPS members like Merali and Steve
who have stepped up and offered to support me in this initiative.  It was
totally unexpected and I am really gratified to see the level of support
there is out there for CIPS and the ISP program.  Thanks folks.

> regards,
> Mike
>
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Ken Chapman, I.S.P.                    Internet:  chapmank@cuug.ab.ca
  CIPS National Board                  Office:    (403) 231-7411
  Director, Professional Development   FAX:       (403) 237-0254
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